Idun

Idun
Origin	Norse culture
Race(s)	MegamiShin Megami Tensei V Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
Alignment(s)	Light-NeutralShin Megami Tensei V Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Order(s)	SkillRaidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

Idun is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

Profile

Origin

Idun (also spelled Iðunn or Idunn) is a Norse goddess associated with aspects such as youth and vitality, known particularly for her role as the keeper of the golden apples that grant eternal life to the Aesir gods of Asgard, and being the wife of Bragi. The story of Idun is primarily found in the Poetic Edda, specifically in the poem "Skáldskaparmál" (lit. "The Language of Poetry"), written by 13th century Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson. As the poem goes, Loki was forced by the giant Thjazi to lure Idun out of Asgard for her apples. Loki would eventually lead Idun away from Asgard's safety under false pretenses, to which Thjazi, in the form of an eagle, abducted her. The gods began to age rapidly without Idun's apples, and when they found Loki to be at fault, he had no choice but to rectify his mistake. Assuming a falcon's form, Loki flew to the giants' land of Jotunheimr, finding Idun alone in Thjazi's dwelling. He then transformed Idun into a nut and flew her to Asgard while Thjazi chased them down, but at the last second, Loki and the gods were able to kindle a pyre around Asgard. Thjazi inevitably caught fire and fell to his demise, ensuring the Asgardian gods' security over Idun and her apples of youthfulness.

Design

Idun bears resemblance to a typical Japanese idol. Her movements, specifically her unique skill and idle animations, were inspired by that of an idol. According to designer Masayuki Doi, these decisions were inspired by the idea that "she'd likely be popular among all the gods who would woo her for her apples." Her outfit was designed to resemble traditional Nordic attire, with several Scandinavian (specifically Norwegian) garments.

Gameplay

Shin Megami Tensei V

	Name Level HP MP Idun 42 204 245	Strength 19 Vitality 24 Magic 51 Agility 33 Luck 35
Race Speech C. CostCompendium Summoning Cost Gift Type Megami — — —
Resistances — — — WkWeak StrStrong NulNull — ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1
Ailment Resistances — — — StrStrong — — — — ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1
Skill Potential — — — — +2 +2 -4 — — +4 +2
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Target Physical 1 1 enemy
Skills Skill Cost Description Level Golden Apple 180 MP Moderate HP recovery to all allies and raises all stats by 1 rank for 3 turns. Zanma 20 MP Medium Force attack to 1 foe. Marin Karin 10 MP Chance of inflicting Charm to 1 foe. Diamrita 30 MP Moderate HP recovery and cures status ailments for 1 ally. 43 Mahamaon 40 MP Heavy Light attack to all foes. Chance of instakill when striking weakness. 44 Life Aid — Recover HP after a battle. 45
Magatsuhi Skills Skill Description Omagatoki: Critical All attacks, including magical attacks, will become Critical hits for all allies for 1 turn. Eternal PrayerRequires Megami Talisman Full HP recovery, ailment, and/or death recovery for all allies (stock included).

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei V	A goddess from Norse mythology. She is the keeper of the golden apples and wife to Bragi, the god of poetry. Gods in Norse mythology are said to retain their youth via her apples, which are safely kept in a box made from ash wood.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance	A goddess from Norse mythology. She is the keeper of the golden apples and wife to Bragi, the god of poetry. Gods in Norse mythology are said to retain their youth via her apples, which are safely kept in a box made from ash wood.

Game Appearances

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Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	イズン Izun	Iðunn
Spanish	Idún	Idun

Gallery

Videos

Idun's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V